Genesis 48:11

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Then Israel said to Joseph, “I never thought I would see your face again. But look! God has let me see you and your children.”

Cross References

Ephesians 3:20

With God’s power working in us, he can do much, much more than anything we can ask or think of.

Genesis 45:26

They told him, “Father, Joseph is still alive! And he is the governor over the whole country of Egypt.” Their father did not know what to think. At first he didn’t believe them.

Genesis 42:36

Jacob said to them, “Do you want me to lose all of my children? Joseph is gone. Simeon is gone, and now you want to take Benjamin away too!”

Genesis 37:35

All of Jacob’s sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but Jacob was never comforted. He said, “I will be sad about my son until the day I die.” So Jacob continued to mourn his son Joseph.

Genesis 37:33

His father saw the coat and knew that it was Joseph’s. He said, “Yes, that is his! Maybe some wild animal has killed him. My son Joseph has been eaten by a wild animal!”

Genesis 48:10

Israel was old and his eyes were not good. So Joseph brought the boys close to his father. Israel kissed and hugged the boys.

Genesis 48:12

Then Joseph took the boys off Israel’s lap, and they bowed down in front of his father.

Psalm 128:6

And may you live to see your grandchildren. Let Israel always enjoy peace!

Proverbs 17:6

Grandchildren are the pride and joy of old age, and children take great pride in their parents.